CAUSE CELEBRE


Meaning of CAUSE CELEBRE in English

also cause celebre

(causes celebres)

A ~ is an issue, person, or criminal trial that has attracted a lot of public attention and discussion. (FORMAL)

The Kravchenko trial became a cause celebre in Paris and internationally.

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